I realized that Hyde School is not only interested in academic excellence, but in forming better human beings. And how much the world needs that.

I could begin and end with this: I got so much from my Hyde School education that I sent my daughter. But there is more to the story—and it’s worth telling.

What distinguishes Hyde School from other schools is the parenting component. Hyde emphasizes the essential role parents play and gives us the tools to become our children’s best teachers—while also helping us become our best selves.

Hyde asked something radical of us as parents: to let go, to share uncomfortable truths, to examine our own growth, and to inspire our children through our own example if we wanted to see real change in them. I’ve always said that my son brought us to Hyde, but I was the one who needed the emotional and spiritual transformation.

Through the Family Learning Center (FLC), we as parents were encouraged and challenged to integrate the Hyde philosophy into our family life. Incorporating courage, integrity, leadership, curiosity, and concern into our lives

The Hyde philosophy has informed my relationships, choices and actions. My conscience is strong. I’m committed to truth over harmony and I believe deeply in the unique potential (the greatness) of every individual.

And then a tectonic shift happened in 10th grade. I went to Hyde, where my character and potential were recognized and pulled out of the hiding places they had found. I was challenged on many levels. I began doing things I didn’t know I could do – like rowing a dory up the Maine coast, sharing my struggles with others, winning medals in sports, and performing solos in front of hundreds of people.

We felt privileged that Hyde valued character development, truth above harmony and believed in teaching for your potential.